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of operational safety and ever stricter rules on accident ­prevention have made them ­indispensable. After all, wherever there is

acceleration, there must also be braking.
A ­reliable and economic solution to these ­problems are RINGSPANN Disc Brakes.

The following features make the RINGSPANN Disc Brakes stand out:

• The well thought-out design of RINGSPANN Disc Brakes permits a simple and space-­saving arrangement, even in existing installations.
• Due to the even friction surfaces the ­RINGSPANN Disc Brakes are not subject to any automatic amplification effect which is always a problem with drum brakes. Therefore, disc brakes guarantee high torque stability even when friction variations occur.

• The open design of the RINGSPANN Disc ­Brakes with their excellent ventilation characteristics guarantee ideal heat ­dissipation; this is a precondition for high braking power with a compact brake volume.
• The considerably lower inertia moment compared with that of drum brakes ­permits economical dimensioning, ­shortened cycle times
  and reduced energy consumption.
• Highly wear-resistant friction material and large braking surfaces ensure long intervals between maintenance. The ­practical and ­robust design of ­RINGSPANN Disc Brakes ­guarantees
  that maintenance is easy and

• un­complicated. The friction pads are easily ­re­placed without the need to ­dismount the brake.
• RINGSPANN Disc Brakes are fitted with swivel mounted friction blocks; this ­ensures that the friction blocks are ­always in full face ­contact with the brake disc. When the brake is released, the ­friction blocks are lifted safely off the brake by a spring, irrespective of the ­installation arrangement.

RINGSPANN Disc Brakes require minimal ­installation dimensions. Brake Calipers or Brake Saddles may be arranged in any position on brake discs of varying diameters. By using ­several Brake Calipers on the same disc it is ­possible to increase the braking torque ­without the need to enlarge the installation ­dimensions to any great extent.

The universal concept of the RINGSPANN Disc Brake fulfills various functions:

• Stopping brake
• Control brake
• Holding brake

As a stopping brake, it brings a rotating shaft to a standstill in a short time, for ­example ­during a power failure or an ­emergency stop.

As a control brake, it effectively maintains ­material tension.

As a holding brake, it prevents the
­un­intended start of a stationary shaft.

RINGSPANN offers a comprehensive range of Disc Brakes:

• Spring activated Brake Calipers; release is either pneumatic, hydraulic, ­electro­mag­netic or manual by means of a pull cable.

• Pneumatically activated Brake Calipers; spring released
• Manually activated Brake Calipers; manually released with a threaded hand wheel or a pull cable

• Hydraulically activated Brake Calipers; spring released
• Spring activated Clamping Unit; hydraulically or pneumatically released

The following accessories are available for ­special applications:

• Two standard types of brake discs are ­available with diameters ranging from 125 mm up to 1 000 mm
• All brakes can be supplied with an ­electric ­indicator for friction block wear

• Inductive proximity switches for
  moni­toring the operating condition “brake ­released“ ­available
• To prolong the operating life, friction blocks with double the friction surface are ­available for Brake Calipers sizes 12, 15, 20 and 30

• Special friction linings are available for ­particular requirements